New Jersey
Paulins Kill
Current River Rating
Poor · 40
Conditions are unfavorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Low confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Limited opportunity
Timing Outlook
No reliable fishing window is recommended while current river conditions remain Poor.
Why
- Recent observed air temperature suggests unfavorable river water temperature for trout.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Cautions
- Recent observed air temperature suggests unfavorable river water temperature for trout. Verify with a stream thermometer; this is not a measured water temperature.
Timing Evidence
Overcast or filtered daylight is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 136 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.85 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:15 AM
Updated recently · Nearby USGS station 01443500 · Proxy monitoring location
Readings from past 7 Days
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
68°F
Feels like
70°F
Wind
3 mph N
Wind gust
13 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.17 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 67°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 12 PM
Clear
Temp 74°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 76°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 69°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 64°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 63°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 72°F / Low 61°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 53°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 55°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
Paulins Kill mainstem trout river with the Blairstown gauge as the primary monitoring anchor. USGS station 01443500 at Blairstown is an acceptable proxy for the broader Paulins Kill destination: it monitors the mid-lower Blairstown corridor and does not represent every upstream Lafayette section identically. Live water-temperature IV is not currently available.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Paulins Kill.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Paulins Kill is a New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife trout-stocked river.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Agency trout-stocked / wild-trout river target.
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Agency trout-stocked or wild brook trout where the named reach supports them.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Agency trout-stocked companion species.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public trout-stocked river access is documented by NJ Fish & Wildlife.
Stocking information
Confirm current official stocking on the agency stocking report. This profile does not treat occurrence as a live stocking claim.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife
- Stocked
Brook Trout
Stocked · New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife
Official sources
Verify current official seasons, limits, and special trout regulations before fishing.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Warren, New Jersey
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Warren
Management Category
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
Paulins Kill trout sections in northwest New Jersey
Regulation Summary
NJDEP trout stocking and section regulations may apply; confirm current seasons, methods, and limits.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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